Supporting our Armed Forces Community
Armed Forces Covenant
Great Dawley Town Council are pleased to support all our Armed Forces Community, we have pledged our support by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and honored to have been presented the Silver Employee Recognition in September 2023.
As part of our pledge we provide an additional 10 days paid leave annually to all Reservist and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, all our vacancies are advertised on Forces Families Jobs and Career Transition Partnership, we provide a flexible working environment for all are Armed Forces Community employees.
Poppy Appeal
Town Council Staff are Poppy Appeal Organisers who support the successful delivery of the Poppy Appeal each year in our local area.
Events for our Armed Forces Community
We work with partner agencies to support the Armed Forces Community by use of our community buildings for Veterans Calm Cafes and events for Armed Forces Day and Remembrance which include supporting the annual Remembrance Parade and Poppy Dance.
Armed Forces Friendly
High Street
Great Dawley Town Council hosted an event where over 30 High Street businesses signed the Armed Forces Covenant; Creating an Armed Forces friendly High Street.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
High Street businesses that have signed up to the covenant include:
- Dillinger’s
- Card Shop
- Dawley Laundrette
- Dawley Town Hall
- Hilbre Charity Shop
- And many more…
